Children

June 15, 2025 2 mins

How Should I Fulfill My Duties Toward a Child Born Illegitimately?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a child born out of wedlock and want to make things right Islamically. I’ve supported the mother, but family and cultural traditions make marriage difficult. What should I do to fulfill my responsibilities in a way that pleases Allah? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most […]
June 1, 2025 3 mins

How Should I Treat My Daughter Who Lives with a Non-Muslim Man and Is Pregnant?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question How should parents deal with an adult daughter living independently, in a relationship with a non-Muslim, and distant from Islam? How should they treat her and her future child? Answer Thank you for your question. I empathize with your pain and advise you to be loving and patient, and […]
June 1, 2025 4 mins

How Should I Be a Good Daughter to an Abusive Father?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question My father is emotionally abusive and neglectful despite efforts from my mother and even a scholar’s intervention. He threatens us, shows no concern for our needs, and leaves all responsibility on my mother. What should I do to move forward while fulfilling my duties in Islam? Answer Thank you […]
May 29, 2025 1 min

How Can Muslim Parents Address Their Children’s Identity Confusion? – Shaykh...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Question How can Muslim parents address their children’s identity confusion? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani offers guidance to Muslim parents on addressing their children’s identity confusion. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, […]
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